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Infinity Kappa 9's sound terrible...HELP

Recently I got a pair of Kappa 8's. Plugged them into Adcom 860 preamp and to an old HK Citation 16, GFA-555 and GFA-565's. They sounded...beyond my wildest dreams! Absolutely amazing!

A week later I bought a pair of Kappa 9's. Was really excited thinking they would out preform the k-8's! Plugged them into the same system and they sounded like crap. Tried running each k-9 to 1 GFA-565 and bi-wire them, changed all knobs to flat, experimented with the adjustments on the back of the k-9's in every conceivable position, ran them in standard and extended bass modes...and they still sounded terrible!

Has anyone experienced this before? Any tests or checks I can do to eliminate any doubts of anything? If I can't resolve this on my own, I guess I'll have to take the speakers somewhere...if I can a reliable source between the Philadelphia to Harrisburg, PA area.

Also, if any can suggest any good techs between the Phila and Harrisburg area for amplifier rebuilds (Adcom GFA-555 II models) I would also appreciate getting a name and address.

Thanks guys...appreciate your help!
barricadedbob

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stimpywan
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Personally, I wouldn't recommend the DS Tech Labs crossovers.  They totally disregard the original designs, with their crossovers.  In the case of the 9's, they turn a 5-way system into a 3-way.  The Semits and Emits are combined together, and the Polydome and Polygraph domes are combined together as well, with their boards.  You might as well buy Kappa 6's or 7's, and not waste your money.

Also, I wonder if the OP ever resolved his Kappa 9 issues?  Did Bill LeGall help out?  It sounded like the woofers might have been miswired too.  Out of phase?
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